2003 Sygnet
McLaren Vale, Australia
Name Story
Sygnet is the name of the river valley that flows near Australia's most celebrated vineyards in the McLaren Vale, south of Adelaide.
Winemaker
John Duval
Vineyards | Winemaking
Old vines with an average age of more than 60 years. Rich, sandy soils over deep red clay. Cold soak and extended maceration. Aged 20 months in French and American oak barrels (100% new).
Grapes
100% Shiraz. Picked: March 2–3, 2003.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Blackcurrant, mulberry and chocolate with hints of licorice and spice. Taste: Dark berry fruit with firm tannins.

2004 Portia
Bianco delle Venezie - Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Name Story
Portia is derived from the Latin word for "gift" and is the name that Shakespeare gave to his brilliant and beautiful heroine from this splendid region in The Merchant of Venice.
Winemaker
Giorgio Venica
Vineyards | Winemaking
Hillside vineyards planted in rocky marl and sandstone soils bordered by Slovenia to the east and the Adriatic to the south. Temperature-controlled fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation.
Grapes
45% Pinot Grigio, 45% Chardonnay, 10% Tocai Friulano. Picked: September 12–20, 2004
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Seductive floral notes with hints of citrus and a fresh mineral core. Taste: Elegant and crisp with flavors of green apple and pear and a bold finish.